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Denmark: Icelandic artist Haukur Halldorsson unveiled his latest sculpture “Skydbladir” at his gallery in Tønder
NordenBladet — Icelandic artist Haukur Lárus Halldórsson (85) has unveiled his latest sculpture design, “Skydbladir,” at his gallery in Tønder, Denmark. The piece is a modern interpretation of the ancient Norse ship of the same name. In Norse mythology, “Skydbladir”
Read MoreIceland: Volcanic activity spotted at Reykjanes Peninsula
NordenBladet — A series of earthquakes starting from Friday 10th February has prompted the discussion about possible volcanic activity at the Reykjanes Peninsula in the southwestern tip of Iceland. In an announcement by the Icelandic Meteorological Office, a series of
Read MoreIceland: Icelandic footballer Dagur Dan ThĂłrhallsson signed by Orlando City SC
NordenBladet — Icelandic footballer Dagur Dan Thórhallsson has recently been signed on a two-year contract by the MLS team Orlando City SC, the current US Open Cup champions. Thórhallsson was previously playing as a midfielder for the Icelandic team Breiðablik
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Iceland: December 2022 registered as coldest for 50 years
NordenBladet — Last month saw the coldest December in Iceland since 1973, with the average temperature across the country of around -4.0 degrees Celsius (24.8 degrees Fahrenheit). According to the country’s Met Office, the country’s capital ReykjavĂk saw the coldest
Read MoreIceland sees biggest earthquake at GrĂmsvötn volcano since August
NordenBladet — During the early hours of Tuesday December 27th, a 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit the volcano in Iceland GrĂmsvötn. This was the biggest earthquake detected at the location since August, which was 3.8 on the Richter scale. GrĂmsvötn has
Read MoreIceland: HBO set to start preparations for filming season four of True Detective in Iceland
NordenBladet — Preparations are already underway for the filming of True Detective: Night Country, the show’s fourth season, which will be filmed in Iceland. Season four of the show was the green light in June 2022, and preparations are underway
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Iceland: “The Settlement Exhibition” showcasing ReykjavĂk’s history and settlement
NordenBladet — On 7th May, ReykjavĂk City Museum will be opening a new exhibition as part of a continuation of The Settlement Exhibition, which represents ReykjavĂk’s history from settlement to the present day. The exhibition looks at the city’s history,
Read MoreSixty-five percent of Iceland’s Íslandsbanki to be sold
NordenBladet — According to Iceland’s state holding company, ISFI, the country is set to sell its sixty-five percent stake in Íslandsbanki over the next two years. In 2021, Iceland sold off thirty-five percent of its ownership in Íslandsbanki, which was
Read MoreBitcoin miners lose power in Iceland
NordenBladet — Bitcoin miners in Iceland have recently had their power cut by Landsvirkjun, the National Iceland electrical company Land, due to a variety of issues at a power station. According to a representative at Landsvirkjun, a series of issues,
Read MoreIceland: Outstanding Artistic Achievement goes to Iceland
NordenBladet — The CARTA Outstanding Artistic Achievement and the Judge’s Choice for Best Oracle Deck went to father-daughter artist team Haukur Halldorsson, who worked on all the illustrations, and Gunnhildur Hauksdóttir who wrote the book accompanying the cards. The standard
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